Hot Comics to Buy This Week: 8/11/2014

We all want the best of the best, so let us point out the hottest comics and collectibles released each week. We spotlight our favorite comics that we know are money-well-spent, new books that look cool, and any toys and games we can't wait to play with.

Check out our picks, then take to the comments to let us know what looks good to you!

Spider-Man 2099 #2 - $3.99

By Peter David & Will Sliney | Marvel Comics

Peter David and Will Sliney’s first issue of Spider-Man 2099 was impressively strong, establishing Miguel O’Hara’s new status quo now that he’s trapped in the past. Which is our present. And he’s here to prevent his future. Ugh, time travel, right?
But forget any Flux Capacitor-induced headaches, because this book is all fun.

Rachel Rising #27 - $3.99

By Terry Moore | Abstract Studios

Terry Moore continues to thrill and disturb with his brilliant horror comic, Rachel Rising. A lot has happened since it began, but now Rachel is back on the case of solving her own murder. It’s a question that’s been haunting us forever, so now that she’s narrowed it down to two possible suspects, we are excited -- and a little bit terrified -- to read what happens next.

Armor Hunters #3 - $3.99

By Robert Venditti & Doug Braithwaite | Valiant Entertainment

Armor Hunters is the big crossover currently taking over a bunch of Valiant’s books. It’s about five aliens who come to earth, kill millions, and seize the planet, demanding that X-O Manowar hand over his power armor. You’ve really got to hand it to Valiant for creating a huge threat with realistic consequences, ones that affect both the characters and the world they live in going forward.

Original Sin #7 - $3.99

By Jason Aaron & Mike Deodato | Marvel Comics

Beware spoilers for Original Sin!

What started as a trippy murder mystery in space has now turned into a desperate battle against Nick Fury. That’s right, he knows much more than he’s telling, and now choice members from the Avengers, X-Men, Guardians of the Galaxy, and more are all taking him on to finally get some answers. Funny how he’s a man without super powers, but we’re afraid for any of Marvel’s mightiest heroes who want to fight the guy.

IDW has been absolutely killing it with their Godzilla comics, and we expect them to continue their hot streak with Godzilla: Cataclysm. Just looking at the art by Dave Watcher makes us have funny feelings in that special place. Add on the fact that it’s being written by the premiere bad boy of comics, Cullen Bunn, and this comic has us in quite a tizzy.

Dark Ages #1 - $3.99

By Dan Abnett & I. N. J. Culbard | Dark Horse Comics

With Guardians of the Galaxy currently blowing up the box office, now would be a good time to check out a title by one of the people responsible for its comic book success: Mr. Dan Abnett. Along with I. N. J. Culbard, he wowed us with The New Deadwardians, and now he’s putting out a new story best described as “Starship Troopers meets Kingdom of Heaven.” Oh heck yes!

Joshua is IGN’s Comics Editor. If Game of Thrones, Spider-Man, or Super Smash Bros. are frequently used words in your vocabulary, you’ll want to follow him on Twitter and IGN.